Time Runs Short for Lawmakers, Administration to Reach an Agreement

WASHINGTON—The White House has told federal agencies to prepare for a partial government shutdown on Oct. 1, the latest sign that time is running out for the Obama administration and Congress to reach a deal to avert such an event.

In a memo to federal departments and agencies, White House Office of Management and Budget Director Sylvia Burwell notified agencies that funding for many programs and departments would expire at 11:59 p.m....